Dentist

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks qualified individuals for the position of DENTIST within the Administrative & Support Services Division.  This position is PART-TIME - CV 118831.  The position is located in the Dental Clinic at Connecticut Valley Hospital, Middletown, CT  06457.  This position is part-time, twenty (20)  hours per week position.  The Schedule is, as follows:  Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

If selected for further consideration, candidates will be required to provide a copy of their License to practice dentistry in Connecticut and State Employees may be required to provide their last two (2) Service Ratings and for Non-State Employees two (2) Letters of Reference.

Questions regarding this Position should be directed to Deb Robinson, DMHAS HR, (860) 262-5819 or Deborah.A.Robinson@ct.gov.

In state facilities this class is accountable for performing professional dental and oral surgical work.

Provides preventive dental maintenance and acute dental care including oral examinations and diagnoses, operative and prosthetic dentistry, exodontia, periodontia, radiology and prophylaxis; consults with physicians in order to aid in medical diagnoses by investigating possible foci of dental and oral infections which might affect physical condition of clients; requests laboratory tests and x-rays; administers drugs; responds to dental emergencies; educates clients and staff on importance of good oral health and dental services offered by facility; may participate in instruction of dental residents and dental assistant students; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of principles and practices of dental operative techniques and dental surgery; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license as a dentist issued by the Connecticut State Department of Health Services in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients and may be exposed to disagreeable conditions, communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.